Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
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✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Lima
Compare New York – Lima fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,865 km and takes around 7 h 45 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,865 km (3,644 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 45 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLima is 1 hour behind New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → LIM
💸 Cheapest monthFeb 2027 – from $399
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Lima
- $781Oct 26
- $508Nov 26
- $747Dec 26
- $758Jan 27
- $399Feb 27
- $402May 27
- $778Jun 27
- $904Aug 27
- $1,281Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Peru
Best: May to September – the dry season in the Andes, with clear skies for Machu Picchu and treks.
Shoulder season: April and October to November – fewer crowds and greener landscapes, with some showers in the mountains.
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Machu Picchu – Watch the mist lift from the Inca citadel as granite peaks rise all around.
- Hike the Inca Trail – Walk ancient stone paths through cloud forest and passes to arrive at the Sun Gate on foot.
- Wander Cusco – Stroll the former Inca capital, where colonial churches sit on perfectly fitted Inca stone walls.
- Explore the Sacred Valley – Visit terraced Pisac, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the salt pans of Maras.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
New York to Lima flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to Lima?
A nonstop flight from New York to Lima takes about 7 h 45 min for the 5,865 km (3,644 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lima from New York?
Lima is about 5,865 km (3,644 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and Lima?
Right now Lima is 1 hour behind New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lima?
Recently the lowest fares were in Feb 2027, from about $399. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and Lima?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In Lima: Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM).
Do I need a visa for Peru?
It depends on your passport – see our Peru visa & entry guide.
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